Smooth Out 12% AHA + Cactus Toner
Regular price $50.0012% AHA + Cactus Liquid: A high-strength anti-ageing focused exfoliant with 12% AHA + soothing Nopal Cactus that reveals fresh gorgeous skin overnight and gives you healthier, younger-looking skin with regular use.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
Smooth Out was designed to give your skin a clinically proven collagen-boosting amount of AHAs and, at the same time, to be as gentle as possible. The 12% glycolic and lactic acid combination removes the dead skin cells gently, but effectively from the surface of the skin and gives you a healthy glow overnight.
With consistent use, it boosts the skin’s own collagen production, smoothes fine lines, fades hyperpigmentation and boosts the effectiveness of treatments and moisturisers used afterwards.
The AHAs are combined with Nopal Cactus Extract that’s designed to reduce potential neurosensory irritation caused by higher amounts of alpha hydroxy acids and with added extra humectants to boost the water-binding ability of lactic and glycolic acid.
Suitable for most skin types except sensitive and redness-prone skin (you may explore Calm Down; a gentler alternative). We especially recommend it if your focus is smart-ageing, if you have hyperpigmentation, or if you would like a more even, smooth and glowy skin.
| Skin concerns – dull skin, ageing, dark spots, uneven skin tone |
| Suitable for – all skin types, except for sensitive, redness-prone skin |
| Texture – water-like, weightless liquid, like a toner |
| pH Level – 3.5-3.9 |
HOW TO USE
- After cleansing, apply toner to a cotton pad or pour directly into your hands then pat onto face avoiding the delicate eye area.
- Allow the toner to be fully absorbed into the skin, then follow with your favourite serums and moisturisers.
- Start using from once a week to once a day depending on your skin's level of tolerance. You might experience some light tingling after application, which is normal and will go away soon. You can reduce the tingling sensation, if you apply the product to completely dry skin. Do not use other exfoliants or scrubs at the same time as Smooth Out.
IMPORTANT: AHA acids make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Use a good SPF in the morning!
GOOD TO KNOW
- Shelf-life: 2 years from production (unopened), 8 months PAO (period after opening)
- Smooth Out is cruelty-free, vegan, fragrance & essential oil free, gluten free, and pregnancy safe.
- Should persistent irritation occur, stop use immediately and consult your local physician.
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
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Keep out of reach from children.
Check our FAQ page for more information on product use and patch testing.
INGREDIENTS
Key Ingredients:
✴︎ Glycolic acid (AHA): The most proven and most researched AHA that not only gently exfoliates the surface of the skin, but also boosts the skin’s own collagen production and fades brown spots.
✴︎ Lactic acid (AHA): The second most researched AHA that is not only a gentle, but effective exfoliating acid, but is also a fantastic humectant.
✴︎ Nopal cactus + yeast extract: A unique combination of cactus and yeast extracts containing low molecular weight peptides, carbohydrates and bound minerals designed to reduce neurosensory irritation caused by the application of high amounts of AHAs.
✴︎ Galactoarabinan: A natural polysaccharide extracted from the larch tree that reduces Trans-epidermal Water Loss as well as increasing the efficacy of skin exfoliants.
✴︎ Panthenol: A classic skincare ingredient that is a reliable soothing, moisturising and skin-protecting agent.
✴︎ Xylitylglucoside + Anhydroxylitol + Xylitol: A sugar based humectant trio that increases the skin’s water-binding capacity and strengthens the skin’s barrier.
✴︎ Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer: A new generation, cross-linked hyaluronic acid whose water binding ability is several times greater than the already amazing water-binding ability of hyaluronic acid which helps keep the skin nicely moisturised.
Full Ingredients:Water/Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Galactoarabinan, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Opuntia Ficus‐Indica (Prickly Pear) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol Please note that from time to time, products are innovated without notice. For the most accurate information please consult the product box. If you spot an error, please let us know! We will update this ingredients list as soon as possible. |
Research:
Kim, Seong‐Jin, and Young‐Ho Won. “The effect of glycolic acid on cultured human skin fibroblasts: cell proliferative effect and increased collagen synthesis.” The Journal of dermatology 25.2 (1998): 85-89.
Leslie Baumann, MD, Cosmetic Dermatology, 2nd edition, Glycolic acid, 149o
Babilas, Philipp, Ulrich Knie, and Christoph Abels. “Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids.” JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft 10.7 (2012): 488-491.
Ramos-e-Silva, Marcia, et al. “Hydroxy acids and retinoids in cosmetics.” Clinics in dermatology 19.4 (2001): 460-466.
